Samson vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samson Rank #523

Ariel Rank #512

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Ariel more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Ariel mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Ariel boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.